Born:
Rick Mercer, born in St. John's, Canada, comedian, satirist, television personality, created television show, 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes', trademark routine titled, 'Talking to Americans'
More Notable Birthdays on October 17:
1972 - Eminem, born in Detroit, Michigan, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, rapper, actor, record producer, best-selling solo album, 'The Marshall Mathers LP'
1972 - Wyclef Jean, American Musician
1930 - Jimmy Breslin, born in New York City, columnist, New York Post, News, Newsday
1920 - Montgomery Clift, born in Omaha, Nebraska, actor, From Here to Eternity
1919 - Rita Hayworth, born in New York, Marguerita C Casino, actress, Gilda, Pal Joey
